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Britney's 'Slave 4 U' Choreographer Reveals Unstoppable Star
25 Oct
Summary
- Choreographer Brian Friedman recalled Britney Spears' unstoppable performance in 2001.
- Spears was only 19 years old during the filming of the 'I'm a Slave 4 U' video.
- Friedman described the video's creation as easygoing and magically fast-paced.
Brian Friedman, who choreographed Britney Spears' renowned "I'm a Slave 4 U" music video, shared exclusive insights into the filming. He remembered Spears in 2001 as an "unstoppable" force, despite being only 19 years old at the time. Friedman lauded her as "the best of the best," at the peak of her career.
The "I'm a Slave 4 U" single and its accompanying music video were released in September 2001, signaling a departure from Spears' previous artistic direction. Friedman collaborated with Wade Robson on the choreography, emphasizing how they aimed for Spears' movements to appear as her own improvisation.
Reflecting on the project, which was released 25 years ago, Friedman, then 23, described the choreography process as "easygoing" and "fast-flowing." He attributed the magical outcome to a "blind naivete" and "healthy delusion" characteristic of younger artists, enabling them to believe in the epic nature of their work without self-doubt.
